Journey to the West: Sun Wukong's Advice System

Are we going to war?

Startled by the words, Pang Tong poked his head out of the window, carefully observing the bustling street below and, with his Innate level of martial prowess, attentively listened to the transactions of the merchants.

As the saying goes, "seeing the small to understand the large," he quickly noticed the subtle, silent changes within the Han Dynasty from these transactions.

At the same time, he also felt that Kong Ming was even more meticulous than him, having not forgotten to observe every detail during their earlier conversation.

Then confusion set in. With the Han Dynasty at the height of its power, occupying a whole region, who would they be going to war with?

The East Sea Fairy Islands, or the various island nations of the South Sea?

After some thought, Pang Tong quickly came up with an answer. He said to Zhu Geliang, "Has the court finally decided to make a move against those kingdoms to the west?"

Zhu Geliang gave a slight nod, "Indeed, from the news bulletins recently published by the Department of Commerce, we can see some clues. Our great Han has successively terminated trade with Ussang Country, Elephant Country, Black Chicken Country, and Slow Cart Country."

Pang Tong had read these news bulletins, which is why he could make this judgment. He knew these western kingdoms were obstacles to the Han Dynasty’s expansion westward.

Furthermore, combining changes in various industries among the common folk, it was clear that the Han Dynasty was adjusting its policies in preparation for war.